Cliff Benson was drafted No. 132 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 49 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #132
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 49
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 271st at Purdue
The pick
How Cliff Benson came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Purdue
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
49 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 49
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 271st among Purdue picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 19884 years after the draft
Around pick 132
Who came off the board on either side of Cliff Benson.
Colorado State
North Dakota State
East Carolina
Texas A&M
Purdue in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Purdue
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Cliff Benson in the 1984 NFL Draft
Cliff Benson is a Tight end out of Purdue selected No. 132 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1984 NFL Draft. 49 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value Purdue has produced 100 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Cliff Benson drafted?
Cliff Benson was selected No. 132 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/cliff-benson.
What college did Cliff Benson play for?
Cliff Benson played college football at Purdue in the Big Ten. See every Purdue draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/purdue-boilermakers.
How did Cliff Benson's NFL career turn out?
49 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/cliff-benson.